How to Relieve Muscle & Joint Pain Naturally January 12, 2016 16:21

Muscle and joint pain is a common and unpleasant experience that many of us suffer from as a result of a variety of causes. Whether it be from overuse, improper stretching, stress, arthritis, etc., it can be hard to relieve ourselves of this pain. 

Essential oils can aid the healing process through use in massages, baths or hot/ cold compresses. There are a few oils in particular that are noteworthy for soothing the pain relating to muscle tension and joint pain, such as peppermint and rosemary. We put a few drops of those oils (in addition to black pepper, thyme, basil, bay and carrier oils) into our 'Muscle & Joint Relief' massage oil blend. Chamomile can also be a calming oil with anti-inflammatory properties and particularly good for lower back pain and muscle spasms. However, it tends to be a more expensive oil. Ginger oil improves mobility and relieves arthritic pain. It is healing to soak your feet in a tub of warm water with a few drops of ginger oil at the end of a long day of standing or walking. 

Making a massage oil is an easy task that requires only a few ingredients- or it could have as many as you like! First, choose your carrier oil. Carrier oil is a mild 'base' oil, used to dilute the essential oils so that these potent oils can be safely administered onto the skin and provide their healing properties through massage. These include but are not limited to jojoba, sweet almond, coconut, evening primrose, and grapeseed oil. You can use whichever you like, all will work well in a massage oil. Next, you can select your essential oils (which you will use a small amount of each; see Mountain Rose's Dilutions and Conversions Guide), basing your choices on which scents you prefer, and what kind of pain you are experiencing. 

Some other oils that are beneficial for muscle and joint pain include lavender, eucalyptus, clary sage, rosemary, and frankincense. Once you have made your oil blend, (or purchased ours) you can apply a medium-sized amount to the affected area and massage it into the skin and muscle until fully absorbed. The act of massaging increases blood circulation and helps distribute lactic acid build up in the muscle. You can also make a blend of just essential oils (no carrier oil) and add a few drops to a hot bath. 

Our product: http://www.earthspeaks.com/collections/body/products/muscle-joint-pain-relief-massage-oil 

The Benefits of Choosing Beeswax Candles January 8, 2016 18:06

Bees have provided humankind with such useful and valuable resources over time. Honey, pollination of our crops and the food we eat, and beeswax-- just to name a few. Beeswax itself has countless uses and we often use it in some of our organic skin care products such as the lip balm and lotion bars. It is a wonderful, healthy and eco-friendly alternative to using paraffin wax, which is often used in candles and cosmetics. Paraffin is harmful for you and the environment because it is made from petroleum (or oil/coal), a non-renewable resource that emits smoke and carcinogens. It is used in candles and is often cheaper than beeswax candles, but the catch is that they don't last nearly as long and they drip everywhere. 

At Earth Speaks we make 100% beeswax candles and soy wax candles that are all natural and scented with essential oils. We melt down the beeswax and mix it with oils for a subtle fragrance, then pour it into molds with intricate designs to produce the detailed and beautifully shaped candles we have today. Our unscented, natural colored beeswax candles give off a pleasant and sweet smell, without added fragrance, and are also available at our shop.

Beeswax candles are known to emit a warmer and brighter light than that of their paraffin competitors, due to their purity and organically occurring origins. This light is closer to natural sunlight. Also, the natural color of beeswax is a warm, medium yellow that adds to the uplifting glow of the candle.

Essential Oils and Women's Health January 6, 2016 16:35

                                                                                   1 oz. bottle of Breast Oil

We created the natural beauty brand Be Beautiful with the main intention of encouraging positive and healthy habits that become an integral and enjoyable part of a lifestyle. We realize how important it is for people to love themselves and their bodies, and to care for them as best as they can. Using natural and honest ingredients is an essential part of this process. 

That is why we created a few products specifically made for women's health and wellness, such as our Breast Oil and Uterus Oil. Just the act of using a daily massage oil on your breasts can stimulate blood circulation and keep your skin and tissue firm. It is also good to create habits that promote self-love and care, while simultaneously feeling for breast changes (which is a very important activity we sometimes forget to do). 

                                                                                 15 mL bottle of Uterus Oil

The Uterus Oil is also a massage oil, made to use externally on the pelvic region, uterus and ovaries. It's main purpose is to soothe menstrual cramps and promote overall uterine health. Including essential oils such as cypress and ylang ylang, this oil blend helps to balance hormones, reduce ovarian cysts and relieve menstrual pain. 

 Links to mentioned Women's Health products:  

http://www.earthspeaks.com/products/uterus-oil

http://www.earthspeaks.com/products/breast-oil 

Hot Product | Essential Oil Inhalers November 1, 2015 18:01

One of the best ways to experience the infinite benefits of these therapeutic oils is to inhale them nasally. These aromatherapy inhalers are ideal for balancing your mood, relieving stress, or even soothing your cold or allergy symptoms. We have seven different inhaler blends-- Allergy, Anxiety, Cold & Flu, Calm, Sleep, Sinus Infection and Headache-- all involving combinations of different essential oils that are beneficial to each specific ailment. 

How does one use an essential oil inhaler? Great question. Simply remove the tube's cover and place the inhaler slightly inside one nostril at a time, breathing in deeply. This can be done as much as you like, multiple times throughout the day. Inhalers are a great and portable way to use essential oils, particularly for experiencing the way in which they can lift moods, balance emotions and facilitate healthy and easy breathing. 

See https://www.naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/about-aromatherapy/methods-of-application/ (bottom of page) for more information, including alternative ways to inhale essential oils. 

*Inhalers made in our kitchen at our shop-- 139 Atlantic Avenue*

Freshly (home)Made: Lotion Bars! September 24, 2015 18:46

A lotion bar is a compact and incredibly moisturizing solid form of lotion. It resembles a bar of soap and can be used anytime! We recommend using our lotion bars after you get out of the shower and your body is still slightly damp, so that the lotion melts onto your skin and becomes more spreadable with the warm water. However, they can also be used simply by massaging onto your body or areas that feel specifically dry, and proceeding to rub in the moisturizer until it fully melts into your skin. 

Lotion bars are excellent for travel, particularly if you keep them in a tin or plastic box. They are way more convenient for plane travel as well, for your carry-on bag! 

Our lotion bars are made, with love and skill, in the kitchen in the back of our shop in Brooklyn, NY. We melt down shea, mango and cocoa butter, beeswax, and coconut oil (or sweet almond), then add the essential oils last for that mesmerizing aroma. Lastly, we pour the mixture into our variety of intricate silicon molds and allow them to solidify. The more beeswax you add, the more solid and long lasting it will be. Then we pop them out and stick 'em in the fridge. 

There you have it! The wonderful magic of the homemade lotion bar. 

What is an Essential Oil Diffuser? June 30, 2015 12:07

Essential oil diffusers are used for aromatherapy, to create a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere in your home. The diffusers that we carry at Earth Speaks only need three simple elements to get them going-- water, essential oil and electricity. Plug it into a wall outlet, fill up with water and mix a few drops of oil into it and it's ready to go! This type of diffuser works essentially like a humidifier, slowly blowing water vapor into the air to be dispersed in your interior space.

Our BeHome essential oil blends are made specifically for diffusing in your home, and come in a variety of blends such as Balance (lavender & peppermint) and Meditation (Cedarwood & Balsam). These oils are chosen for their individual properties, each having different physical, mental and emotional effects.

Diffusers are good for your mood and your health! They are much better for you to inhale than incense or smoke of any kind, and everyone who enters your home will smell and feel the difference.